Are you intrigued by the mysterious and captivating world of historical fiction? Do you have a particular interest in the Salem Witch Trials, one of the most infamous events in American history? If so, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will explore the best historical fiction books that transport readers back to the era of the Salem Witch Trials, allowing them to immerse themselves in the gripping stories and complex characters of that time. 1. "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller: This classic play is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the Salem Witch Trials. Arthur Miller masterfully uses the witch hunt as an allegory for McCarthyism during the Cold War. Explore the dark corners of human nature and the destructive power of hysteria through Miller's thought-provoking characters. 2. "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" by Katherine Howe: In this spellbinding novel, Katherine Howe weaves together two storylines - one set during the Salem Witch Trials and the other in the present day. The protagonist, Connie Goodwin, discovers an ancient key that unlocks a family secret dating back to the witch trials. This book seamlessly blends history, mystery, and magic, making it a perfect choice for fans of historical fiction. 3. "The Heretic's Daughter" by Kathleen Kent: Based on the author's own family history, this novel tells the story of Martha Carrier, who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Through the eyes of Martha's young daughter, Sarah, we witness the hardships and injustices inflicted upon the accused. Kathleen Kent's meticulously researched novel offers a deeply moving portrayal of the trials and their impact on one family. 4. "Conversion" by Katherine Howe: In this modern-day story set in Salem, Katherine Howe explores the parallel between the strange hysterical illness that spreads throughout a prestigious girls' school and the events of the Salem Witch Trials. As the mystery unfolds, the past and present intertwine in unexpected ways, highlighting the enduring legacy of the witch trials. For those eager to delve deeper into the history and lore surrounding the Salem Witch Trials, there are several trusted online resources to aid in your quest for knowledge. The Salem Witch Museum's official website provides a wealth of information, including historical exhibits, educational resources, and virtual tours. Additionally, the Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project offers an extensive collection of primary sources, court records, and scholarly analysis for those seeking a more scholarly understanding of the events. Immerse yourself in the riveting world of historical fiction as you journey back in time to the Salem Witch Trials. Whether you choose to explore the allegorical depths of "The Crucible" or uncover family secrets in Katherine Howe's gripping novels, these recommended reads will captivate and inform. Open the pages and be transported to a time of fear, suspicion, and the enduring power of human resilience.
Shen Zhenzhu, the cherished concubine, possessed delicate beauty and extraordinary elegance. Li Su, the Prince Guangping, displayed an imposing and dashing charisma, brimming with passionate sentiment. When their eyes met, their hearts were instantly captivated, and their love was etched deep into their souls. Li Su cherished Zhenzhu to the core of his being, loving her with his entire heart. However, love in the realm of royalty does not often have a constant theme. Amidst the chaos of the An Lushan Rebellion and the hidden battles for power within the palace, Zhenzhu, with her delicate body like a willow branch, endured the dramatic turns and hardships of fate. She was willing to face the vicissitudes of life alongside her husband, despite enduring numerous
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Kong Sizhen's life has been incredibly unlucky. At a young age, both of her parents passed away, and her only brother was taken captive by the enemy. The person she fell in love with already had three thousand admirers. She married a husband who was more narrow-minded than the tip of a needle. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┐ ┊ ←Please click here to recommend if you like it.┊ └┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┘ Kong Sizhen's life has also been incredibly fortunate. She is the only Han princess in the Qing Dynasty. Beautiful and talented, she excels in both literature and military strategy. With her left hand, she writes beautiful poems for the Han people, and with her right hand, she wields a whip to defeat enemies for the Manchus. Inside the red walls of the palace, she shares a deep love with the young emperor and makes a promise for a united Han and Manchu family. Her narrow-minded husband treasures her like a gem and willingly risks his life for her. The soldiers see her as the guardian goddess of the Qing Dynasty's borders. Kong Sizhen's life is a true legend! ←(Vote for recommendation, stay tuned) ↓(Bookmark for easy reading after fattening) ↘(Start reading chapters) Single daily update before 30,000 words, at least 3,000 words daily after 30,000 words. Dear readers, please fatten up before the feast~~ mwah mwah.
454.23 Million words | 2020-09-25 15:51Update
Su Jinmian was killed by her younger sister, and even in death, she was thrown into a world where she was repeatedly tormented. Su Jinmian: "Do I look idle to you?" System: "Master, please think positively. We can try living as different individuals!" Indeed, she had the opportunity to experience it all. The aloof beast tamer: "If you don't marry me, I'll kidnap you!" The male protagonist, who returned from a sea of corpses: "Although you betrayed me, Su Su, I am looking forward to the day you come back to redeem yourself!" The young dragon residing in the tall tower: "You want to kill me... then stay by my side, always like this. Eventually, an opportunity will arise, right?" Su Jinmian: "..." Why is the script I received slightly different from what I expected?
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Approaching middle age, I truly believed that life was set in stone, working during the day and reveling at night. Never did I imagine that one day, I would experience a mysterious time reversal. Overnight, I was transported back to my teens, encountering my first love in the campus once again, that flawless young man just like before. Since I already knew the tragic ending, why let those memories repeat themselves? If I can't be with you, perhaps avoiding you is the best option?
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Year. Cold Mountain Penitentiary, a grim and killing place in Georgia, United States. There is a one-mile stretch of green land called 'the Green Mile'. However, its inhabitants are all death row prisoners, and at the other end of the green land is the electric chair for execution. Paul Edgecombe is the prison superintendent here, seemingly numb to the process of death row inmates walking the Green Mile and screaming in agony on the electric chair. Apart from Paul and his loving wife Jan, 'the Green Mile' is also occupied by the cruel deputy warden, Hal, the sadistic guard, Percy, the conscience-ridden guard, Harry, and his terminally ill wife, Melinda, Delacroix, who finds amusement in teasing guards and fellow inmates with his pet mouse, William, the serial killer, and guilt-ridden prisoner, Eduard, among others. Their interactions are filled with animosity and disdain. However, everything changes with the arrival of the mysterious John Coffey. Coffey has been sentenced to death for the murder of two young girls. He has a terrifying appearance and a large build, yet he is remarkably peaceful, sensitive, and silent. Occasionally, he even acts like a child. At the same time, he seems to possess an indescribable mysterious power that instinctively engenders trust. This leaves Paul questioning whether Coffey is truly guilty of his crimes... True love cannot replace the program, and Coffey must eventually walk the Green Mile. In the moment when this seemingly crude man is about to face death, the people on the Green Mile experience significant transformations in their own lives in ways they never expected.
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A poor boy and an unlucky guy entered the game, but unexpectedly were blessed by a mysterious intelligent module. From then on, they possessed various magical abilities. With an incredibly high affinity, he could freely approach and charm all the beautiful NPC women in the game, whether they were noble princesses, icy goddesses, or enchanting boss monsters. All the beauties went crazy for him. He could discuss ideals with bosses and chat about the future with minor monsters. In this magical and chaotic world, Li Xu staged an intense and passionate life. With a giant shield in hand, immovable as a mountain, he conquered all the battlefields around the world. Reigning over the world, the Shield Emperor of a turbulent era
540.88 Million words | 2021-03-11 19:17Update
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95.08 Million words | 2022-06-28 00:20Update
[Main Story Completed] She is Nanlan Zhenyue! A genius girl in the modern martial arts arena, but once transmigrated, she became the waste young lady of a different world's clan! Can't cultivate? Well, she's going against the odds! Can't become a summoner? She will summon an ancient divine beast to blind your eyes! Turning the tables at will, she is a powerful, cunning, and fierce tomboy. "Hey, you there, planning to annihilate my entire family? No worries, I'll make you not even recognize your own parents before I'm done!" You are strong, but she's even stronger! You're fierce, but she's even fiercer. This is a story of a black-bellied girl's growth.
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【【Yunqi Realistic Essay Contest】Entry】As the daughter of a wealthy merchant family, she was sold by her elder brother to the third generation scion of a scholarly family to become a concubine. Through the generations, the ideology that had penetrated into their blood was revered as supreme, and passing it down was the top priority. The blind obedience of the second generation directly influenced their education of the third generation. Xiao Sheng's rebellion challenged their authoritarian thinking, resulting in her being treated like a slave and deprived of her rights. Sinking into misery, Xiao Sheng endured pain, sought approval, and concealed her true self. Her only hope each day was going to school. She hoped to change her fate through diligent studying but faced bullying due to her family background. It seemed like fate was playing a joke on her, as one misfortune after another followed her. Numb and disheartened, she yearned to escape and clung onto anyone she thought could save her. However, all chances for a happy ending slipped through her fingers, even the right to die... In reality, whether living in an abusive environment or in an environment of excessive pampering, distorted education is equally pathetic. How to learn self-education, please read the full text...
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Once a witch in the tomb-robbing world, she suddenly transmigrated into a foolish waste. Bullied by her family and forced to marry the sickly second young master of the Si Family, who was supposed to be a fool and a waste. Fool? Waste? Very well, she'll make these ignorant people in the other world know what it means to be a triple-system cultivator, a super genius. But wait, wasn't the second young master of the Si Family supposed to be bedridden with a chronic illness? Then who is this domineering, cunning, and handsome sickly man? With a wicked smile, the man said, 'Wife, you don't recognize your husband so soon?'
489.06 Million words | 2022-08-23 19:21Update
Soul transmigrated into a different world, married with children? Riddled with leaks at home, ailing parents, and numerous siblings? In a heartless husband's family, facing a fierce mother-in-law and scheming sisters-in-law? Damn it, where have I ended up? In the freezing cold, the husband wants to abandon his wife and marry another. Should she tolerate the status quo and maintain harmony among the wife and concubines, or should she decisively seek a new life? Who said that a woman must depend on a man to live? Watch her earn money with one hand and raise buns with the other. Witness the disgruntled wife's rebirth and her magnificent comeback!
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In the prime of her life, Gu Jinchuan had everything - a politician father, a businesswoman mother, wealth, beauty, and even a fiancée. Meng Yan, on the other hand, was destitute, orphaned, and believed her boyfriend, Xie Tianyou, was her only support. But in the end, he betrayed her, leaving her to die in a gruesome accident. Reborn as Qiao Yan, she sees through the illusory world and the cunning plots. This time, she will repay every ounce of pain from her past life. She strategizes and works meticulously to climb to the top of Jiang City's hierarchy, aiming for the city's wealthiest man. He patiently anticipates her rise, longing for her to become his queen. Everyone in Jiang City believes that Gu Shaohuang is cold-hearted and emotionless, but little do they know that in Qiao Yan's ear, he whispers, 'My heart and my embrace are solely for you.' Qiao Yan, if being a queen doesn't bring you happiness, then come...
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"【【Cloud Rising Reality-themed Essay Contest】Entry】Sweet Romance + Light Suspense. The male lead is a handsome and mischievous rascal, while the female lead is highly intelligent but lacking emotional intelligence. (Minor angst followed by sweet moments) Li Baibai felt that she must have gone crazy, otherwise why would she constantly think of the same person day and night? This person's image only became clearer and clearer in her mind, like an addictive smoke. Well, Li Baibai decisively gave up struggling. She would just remember it, after all, it's a form of self-cultivation for a dog-like fan of good looks."
454.69 Million words | 2020-08-19 13:11Update
Ugly woman? Trash? None of it! She is the strongest lawyer of the century, the most arrogant legitimate daughter of the Luo clan! Whether he is a prince, a crown prince, or a high-ranking official, anyone who dares to provoke her is bound to meet a dead end! It wasn't until she met him, a pair of men and women, a decade-long grudge, that it suddenly dawned on her: her madness, foolishness, and infatuation were all for him!
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Cold Muru, a well-known waste in Longxuan Kingdom, little did everyone know that this waste has undergone a rebirth... 'Who do you think will be on top this time, Mom or Dad?' 'Obviously, our great Mom!' 'Why?' 'You're dumb! Mom is the fiercest, and Dad is always on the bottom.' 'Oh!' The discussions outside the door made a certain woman, who was riding on a certain man, go black in the face. She glanced at the extremely attractive man beneath her and then turned over. 'Wifey, you... mmm...' Before he could finish his words, Cold Muru kissed him, not seeing the trace of a sly smile in the man's eyes. This story features a strong male and a strong female, a one-on-one pampering tale. Welcome all dear readers to enjoy.
87.89 Million words | 2023-03-06 12:31Update
New book 'Daily Life of Teacher Chan Hei' - A person who can transform real objects from pictures with the help of an alien robot companion, such as a pair of new shoes, a barrel of gasoline, a pile of gemstones, a nuclear bomb, a giant dragon, a planet, or a divine being. Group Number, a QQ group for casual bantering.
263.97 Million words | 2021-07-24 20:35Update
Xue Xiaoran crossed over and found herself in an uninhabited primeval forest. When she opened her eyes, she discovered a half-dead and deformed man. Together, they struggled to survive in the jungle, until they finally managed to escape and embarked on a journey of survival in a different world. However, as their days started to improve, the man not only became increasingly attractive, but his true identity also suddenly changed!
272.24 Million words | 2020-07-30 12:41Update
【This book is the second part of a trilogy - "Terran Empire: Invincible Humanity."】 It tells the story of King, the godfather in "Eternal God Clan," leading an expeditionary army before the expedition to the "Tyrant." A young man rises from obscurity, vowing to overthrow the corrupt and incompetent federal government and establish the most powerful empire in the history of cosmic civilization, while grappling with various civilizations. To confront the endless bug tide and dominate the stardust. His only goal is to ascend the eternal throne. ---split--- Mysterious person: "The future has long been destined!" Author's custom tags: Battle for Supremacy
104.06 Million words | 2023-03-04 01:33Update
He is a waiter at a coffee shop, never carrying plates or washing dishes, but always solving troubles for others. He is a dream hunter in Moon City, just like everyone else, trapped in his own dreams. He needs to pass through the tree at the center of the city to enter others' special dream realms and awaken those trapped in their own dreams. The city they can't leave, the constant rain, the devouring nightmares, the terrifying human nature, the glimmer of blades and shadows, the mysterious dreams... He wants to unravel the secrets of Moon City, and his arrival has caused subtle changes in the city. "When he opened his eyes, he realized it was all just a dream" - this is not the end of the story, but the beginning. Readers' group: Welcome to join. Please support by bookmarking, clicking, and recommending.
233.92 Million words | 2020-07-16 20:02Update
"The Economically Suitable Man of the Qing Dynasty" is now on sale! The new book is divided into two volumes: Volume 1: "The Sharp-witted Married Women of the Qing Dynasty" Volume 2: "The Economically Suitable Man of the Qing Dynasty" A must-read for newlyweds, married couples, and those curious about marriage! The sharpest marriage and love guidebook of the Qing Dynasty! A good wife must be able to eliminate the "seducing fox spirits" and protect her husband's official career and ideals! A good husband must be able to make money, hold official positions, compete with rivals, and solve marriage crises! ★Comes with a valuable Reading Card from Qidian Girls' Website. ★Includes a thrilling and secretive bonus chapter, even more popular than serialized novels or magazines!! (The actual published content shall prevail) Protagonists: Chen Yan, Qi Suniang Supporting characters: Qi Qiang,
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